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Hermalin Family History

Hermalin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Germain, Herman, Hermann, Jermain, German, Berlin, Malin, Serafin

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Where is the Hermalin family from?

You can see how Hermalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hermalin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hermalin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hermalin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hermalin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hermalin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hermalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hermalin. 50% of Hermalin women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hermalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hermalin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Hermalin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Hermalin. For the veterans among your Hermalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hermalin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hermalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hermalin in 1965 was 62, and 90 in 2001.

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